--- title: "Somerset Stone & Stove" description: "Somerset Stone & Stove is an Oakland chimney and stove business. A 2024 Reddit commenter said it cleaned their chimney and installed a wood insert, and fel" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Somerset Stone & Stove **Trade:** Chimney Services · **Address:** 2 Pullen Dr, Oakland, ME 04963 · **Phone:** (207) 465-9800 · **Website:** https://www.somersetstoneandstove.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 reviews across 6 sources. 95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Somerset Stone & Stove is an Oakland chimney and stove business. A 2024 Reddit commenter said it cleaned their chimney and installed a wood insert, and felt it did a good job. Its Houzz profile says the business opened in 1986 as a reclaim stone business before moving into stone products and installation, and its own site lists stoves, pellets, veneers, aggregates, fireplaces and chimneys. On Google it holds 4.5 stars from 44 ratings. A recent customer who hired the chimney sweep service said they got calls the day before and on the day, showed up early, and did a thorough job at a reasonable price. A recent customer said Wayne came out the same day to quote a chimney veneer job and fit it into the schedule quickly. A recent customer who bought a used stove needing secondary burn tubes said they explained the process of replacing them. A 2026 customer said they got them going again with parts on the coldest day so far that year, minutes before close on a Saturday. A 2024 customer said Tony repaired their pellet stove and explained what was wrong and how to fix it if it happened again. A 2023 customer said Bryan and Tony cleaned their chimney after making contact a day ahead to confirm, and showed up on time. A 2023 customer described two installs, a propane stove and later a wood fireplace insert, and said some custom fitting was needed for the insert and Wayne created a look they were thrilled with. A 2022 customer wrote about a new gas fireplace and stone surround, saying Somerset warned in advance about delays and still finished ahead of schedule. In a 2025 review, a customer said five yards of sand were delivered in less than two hours. A recent customer looking for 3-inch Duravent 90-degree elbows for a pellet stove said they were told they cost $190 apiece and called that a rip-off. **Strengths:** - Chimney sweep visit — a recent customer said they arrived early and were thorough - Same-day quote — a recent customer said Wayne quoted a veneer job day of - Pellet stove repair — a 2024 customer said Tony explained what was wrong **Concerns:** - Parts pricing — a recent customer called $190 vent elbows a rip-off ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Holds 4.5 stars from 44 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Somerset%20Stone%20%26%20Stove&query_place_id=ChIJO6fBxT3lsUwRwNE-8IHW6Hk) — “Google: 4.5★ from 44 ratings” - Its Houzz profile says the business opened in 1986 as a reclaim stone business _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/somerset-stone-center-pfvwus-pf~1989512172) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Somerset Stone and Stove opened its doors to business in 1986 as a simple reclaim stone…” - A 2024 Reddit commenter said it cleaned their chimney and installed a wood insert and did a good job _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1hnkxkm/chimney_service_midcoast/m43wtvf/) — “r/maine — I used Somerset Stone & Stove out of Oakland and felt they did a good job. They cleaned my chimney and installed a wood insert.” - A recent chimney sweep customer said they showed up early and did a thorough job at a reasonable price _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkQ2FESmlMVEZhTTNVMVVISnJVRkZzZEhWUmVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldCaDJiLTFaM3U1UHJrUFFsdHVReFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Hired their Chimney Sweep Service. Received calls for when and time day before and on the day and they were able to show up early. A very…” - A recent customer said Wayne quoted a chimney veneer job the same day and scheduled it quickly _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WV1gwWTVSRXhhTldreFZETmlSMHhmTWs1QlgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVWX0Y5RExaNWkxVDNiR0xfMk5BX3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Wayne is a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable, he came right out to quote our chimney veneer job day of and fit us into the sch…” - Pellet stove repair, described by a 2024 customer _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROazRlNFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDNk4e4XQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Tony was just here to repair the pellet stove. He was very knowledgeable and informative.Told us exactly what was wrong and how we could …” - Fireplace insert and stove installs, described by a 2023 customer _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoaU9xS0h3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChiOqKHw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have had the pleasure of working with the Somerset team two times. We had a propane stove installed (December 2021) and most recently…” - A recent customer called a $190-apiece price for pellet stove vent elbows a rip-off _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxcU0yTTBMWFpoTjNGTlFtNUhNREl6UlRKNmRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1qM2M0LXZhN3FNQm5HMDIzRTJ6dEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Even looking for duravent 3” 90 degree elbows to hook up our pellet stove stopped I. And asked if they had any we were told yes $190 a pi…” - Specializes in Chimney Services _(confidence: high)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1hnkxkm/chimney_service_midcoast/m43wtvf/) — “r/maine — I used Somerset Stone & Stove out of Oakland and felt they did a good job. They cleaned my chimney and installed a wood insert.” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkQ2FESmlMVEZhTTNVMVVISnJVRkZzZEhWUmVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldCaDJiLTFaM3U1UHJrUFFsdHVReFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Hired their Chimney Sweep Service. Received calls for when and time day before and on the day and they were able to show up early. A very…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzODdES19RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID387DK_QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just had them clean my chimney. They did an excellent job! Very thorough and professional. Answered all questions I had. They will be bac…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsNXRpMFZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICl5ti0Vw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Bryan and Tony came out to clean our chimney and did a fantastic job. They made contact a day prior to confirm and showed up the day of o…” - Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROazRlNFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDNk4e4XQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Tony was just here to repair the pellet stove. He was very knowledgeable and informative.Told us exactly what was wrong and how we could …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoaU9xS0h3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79e8d681f03ed1c0!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIChiOqKHw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have had the pleasure of working with the Somerset team two times. We had a propane stove installed (December 2021) and most recently…” ## License ME doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/somerset-stone-center-pfvwus-pf~1989512172): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Somerset%20Stone%20%26%20Stove&query_place_id=ChIJO6fBxT3lsUwRwNE-8IHW6Hk): 4.5★ from 44 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1hnkxkm/chimney_service_midcoast/m43wtvf/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Official Website](https://www.somersetstoneandstove.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Somerset%20Stone%20%26%20Stove&query_place_id=ChIJO6fBxT3lsUwRwNE-8IHW6Hk): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.mainepelletstovedealers.com/Showroom/Pellet-Stoves/4371/): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “I used Somerset Stone & Stove out of Oakland and felt they did a good job. They cleaned my chimney and installed a wood insert.” — u/SevenWheats in r/maine (2024-12-27) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1hnkxkm/chimney_service_midcoast/m43wtvf/ ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · aaron meader · 2026-10-16**: Even looking for duravent 3” 90 degree elbows to hook up our pellet stove stopped I. And asked if they had any we were told yes $190 a piece that is absolutely a rip off don’t go there for anything - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelly Cotiaux · 2026-09-16**: All the questions they answered happily. I feel like I have new family members - only better! Extremely responsive and they do what they say and charge the agreed price. Thank you for everything! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jared Whitaker · 2026-09-03**: Very nice people. I recently bought a used stove that needed the secondary burn tubes. They were very knowledgeable and willing to explain the process of replacing them. Highly recommend. I will be using them for my wood stove maintenance from here on out! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · L W · 2026-08-24**: Hired their Chimney Sweep Service. Received calls for when and time day before and on the day and they were able to show up early. A very thorough job was done at a very reasonable price. We will use them on a regular basis and I can highly recommend this company and crew!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katrina Maxsimic · 2026-06-19**: Wayne is a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable, he came right out to quote our chimney veneer job day of and fit us into the schedule super quick! His crew is great too, professional, and we are very pleased with the final product! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rogue Welding and Fabrication · 2026-01-24**: Got me back going with parts on the coldest day so far this year with minutes to spare before close on a Saturday - **5/5 · Google Reviews · scott stewart · 2025-06-15**: To work on some landscaping at my camp in Rome, I needed a small amount of sand. About 5 yards. I wasn't having much luck finding someone to deliver. Stopped at Somerset Stone. Very quick courteous service. They had 5 yards of sand delivered in less than 2 hours! Check out their website and give em … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · D Rock · 2024-11-18**: Just had them clean my chimney. They did an excellent job! Very thorough and professional. Answered all questions I had. They will be back next year for sure. Highly recommended! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gary Lebreton · 2024-11-13**: I give more but can't. I had a problem they came that day to fix it. And came the next day at no charge. And they fixed it. When I couldn't find anyone to help Call them - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eric Fredenburg · 2024-06-06**: A year back I had them do a cleaning and maintenance on my pellet stove they were incredibly professional and clean I would recommend them. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-29T07:35:30.744Z. Cite as: Somerset Stone & Stove — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/somerset-stone-and-stove-oakland) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/somerset-stone-and-stove-oakland ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)